Hi Fi Audio Deals

Vanns (via Amazon Marketplace) has the Mirage OMD15 Floorstanding Loudspeaker in Black (shown above) or Rosewood for $399.88 each (you’ll need two: $799.76 for the pair) with free shipping and handling. That’s a drop of $200 per pair from just a few days ago. These originally retailed for close to $1250 apiece, and I couldn’t find a lower price for a new, sealed-box unit anywhere. I loved Mirage speakers when I first heard them back in the 80s, and have had a fondness for the brand since. The company is now owned by Klipsch. The review from ultraaudio.com is very positive — I’ve included the reviewer’s conclusion below:
As soon as I hooked up the Mirage OMD-15s, I could tell that they were excellent speakers, period. I don’t qualify that by saying that the OMD-15 sounded great for an Omnipolar speaker, or that I somehow had to get used to the “Omnipolar sound.” I’ve listened to many great-sounding Mirage loudspeakers over the years, some direct-radiating, some bipolar, and some Omnipolar. The OMD-15 is the best I’ve heard yet. While it lacks the razor-sharp imaging some audiophiles crave, it’s also true that many direct-radiating speakers don’t produce ultraprecise, pinpoint images either. It’s also a tad laid-back, but its deep soundstage extends well behind and to the sides of the speakers — and there was even a sense of height.
Before I received the OMD-15s, my previous experiences with Mirage speakers had already predisposed me to like these. And I did end up liking them, but not for the reasons I’d expected to. Yes, they had that uncanny ability to re-create a sense of space and that “big” sound that Mirage speakers are known for, but for me, those were not the OMD-15’s most impressive attributes. Instead, I found the OMD-15 to be an exceedingly well-balanced design that embodies all of the qualities of a true high-end loudspeaker.
Anyone looking for a speaker at or near $2500/pair should audition the Mirage OM Design OMD-15. Whatever your preconceptions about Omnipolar speakers might be, whether good or bad, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the OMD-15. You might even find them irresistible.

Vanns (via Amazon Marketplace) has the Mirage OMD28 Rosewood (Ea) 2.5-Way OMNIPOLAR(TM) Floorstanding Loudspeaker for $1,299.88 each ($2,599.76 per pair) with free shipping and handling. That’s a drop of $400 per pair from just a few days ago. These originally retailed for $7,500 a pair (they were the flagship speaker for the company), and I couldn’t find a lower price for these anywhere. [Update: They are also available in high gloss black at this link: Mirage OMD-28 - Speaker - 3-way - high-gloss black]. They received a glowing review from soundstageav.com. The reviewer concluded:

The OMD-28 appears to encompass everything the company knows about omnidirectional speaker technology, addressing shortcomings of the past and pushing through previous limits with their Omniguide approach. It’s built extremely well, and beautifully styled to make a visual statement commensurate with its performance. The fact that Mirage offers all this for only $7500/pair is as impressive as the speaker itself. The OM Design OMD-28 is a first-rate loudspeaker in every respect, and one of the best bargains in high-end audio today.

Electronics-Expo has the Mirage Nanosat 5.0 5.0-channel black home theater speaker system for $338 with free shipping and handling (after coupon “LSDA0624″) (expires 7/11). That’s the best price available on this 5 speaker set by at least $150, and $12 lower than my last mention of this product in mid-May. This is a great set of satellite speakers for those of you who already have a subwoofer (or want to buy a subwoofer separately). This set (typically reviewed with a Mirage subwoofer) is one of the highest rated surround systems by Cnet. It also received 4 stars from What Hi Fi? (also with the subwoofer).

Electronics-Expo has the Mirage MX 5.1 Home Theater System for a very low $588 with free shipping and handling (with coupon “LSDA0624″)(coupon expires 7/11/10). That’s the lowest price available from any of the major reputable retailers by over $400, and a bit lower than my last mention of this item in late May. This system earned 4 stars from Cnet, received high marks for build quality and performance from Home Theater Magazine, and was reviewed positively by Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity.

Electronics Expo has the Mirage Nanosat 5.1 Compact Home Theater Speaker System 5 satellite speakers and a powered subwoofer with black brushed aluminum finish for $488 with free shipping and handling (with coupon “LSDA0624″). That’s the lowest price available by $300, and the beats the prior low price on this item by $12 (that deal was back in April) . This combination is one of the highest rated surround systems by Cnet. It also received 4 stars from What Hi Fi?

World Wide Stereo has the Mirage OS3 Floor Standing Speakers for $239 each ($478 per pair) with free shipping and handling (with coupon code “DA0628J”) (be sure to add two to the cart to get a pair). That’s a savings of over 50% and almost $500 per pair better than anyplace else. It’s a slight increase from my last posting of this item (by $20 per pair), but still the lowest price available. There’s a review by Complex Magazine available through the Mirage website. I’ve been a fan of Mirage speakers for many years — this model is not the top of their line, but this is an excellent price for speakers of this caliber.